1. A confidential suggestion or endorsement given to an individual or small group, not made public or widely known
The professor gave me a private recommendation for the scholarship application.
O professor me deu uma recomendação privada para a candidatura à bolsa.
2. A personal suggestion or advice offered in confidence between parties
She sought a private recommendation from her mentor before accepting the job offer.
Ela procurou uma recomendação privada de seu mentor antes de aceitar a oferta de emprego.